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.
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
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THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
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MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .