RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera. After an afternoon of relaxing on the beach, he finally decides to acknowledge his audience as he rolls around in the sand. This adorable seal was photographed by German photographer Jeannette Rudloff, 36, after she spotted the young pup waving on the Island of Heligoland, Germany. 'This small grey seal was not moving too much at first, as he was only a few days old,' says Jeannette, of Morfelden.
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .