SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height. Residing next to a small stream in East Java, Indonesia, the two look happy as they relax in each other’s company. This moment was caught on camera by Indonesian photographer Monica Anantyowati, 42, after she spotted the brave ladybird looking for a free ride on this turtle near her home in Malang.
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .