A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy. Jacopo Rigotti, of Val Di Cembra, Trento, Italy, photographed the bird as she flew towards her nest, located in the trunk of a black pine tree, before feeding her hungry chicks a beakful of insects. The 25-year-old photographer says: "I decided to set up the camera on a tripod at the base of the tree, along with a flash that would help to prevent shadows in the photographs."
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .