A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue. Weighing nearly 36 stone, the female moose was lucky to survive after she slipped through the ice that formed over Muncho Lake in northern British Columbia, Canada. The moose was rescued by travellers, truck drivers and locals after they spotted the animal's head bobbing above the ice.
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .