A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog. Slowly making his way up the side of a petal, he eventually reaches his target and perches himself on the head of his unlikely friend. The series was captured by Indonesian photographer Monica Anantyowati in her back garden in Malang, East Java. ‘This set is about two different species, a predator and his prey, taking a rest together on the petal of a flower,’ says 42-year-old Monica.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .