PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner. The adult barn swallow arrives and hovers in mid-air, with an insect hanging from its beak. The six-legged treat is then delivered directly into the young bird’s open mouth, with the mother bird still hovering above. Wildlife photographer Menno Schaefer, of Zaandam, Netherlands, captured the moment during a trip to an open field in Spaarnwoude, a village north of Amsterdam.
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara.
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field.
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet.
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile.
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013.
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into.
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects.