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.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .