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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .