A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .

TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .

A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .

From shooting hoops to performing kick ups, a boy has a ball with the moon .

This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .

NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .

THIS UNUSUAL collaboration between a mother and her two-year-old daughter makes for some stunning works of art .

This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .

A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .

WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .

An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .