Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat. The rodent, after being locked in a tense stare down with its feline foe, narrowly escapes the paws of the predator by scurrying to freedom. The moment was captured by French nutrition student Enora Lebosse in her garden in Brittany, France. The 20-year-old, originally of Saint-Malo, France, says: ‘My pet cat, Bastet, was hot on the heels of a little field mouse…
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .