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.
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
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A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .