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.
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .