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.
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
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A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
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LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .