SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .

THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .

LIKE A scene from A Bugs Life, these ants work on creating their own mini community .

A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .

A survivor of abuse has bravely waived her anonymity to tell how she was sexually assaulted from the age of nine - by her depraved grandad .

WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .

A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .

A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .

VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .