A "supermoon" rises this weekend. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear 14 percent larger normal, skywatchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye. Still, astronomers say it's worth looking up and appreciating the cosmos.
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
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 .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .