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.
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .