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.
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .