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 Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .