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.
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
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 .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .