SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best. With the stunning aqua blue colours and crystal clear waters, you could be mistaken into thinking these photographs had been digitally enhanced. But they are in fact the work of New Zealand photographer Chris Mclennan, when he decided to explore what lay beneath the surface in the Bora Bora Lagoon, France. Chris, 49, was able to capture these images whilst snorkelling in the pure waters
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .