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 .

LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .

BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .

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 Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .

PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

Have you ever wanted to emulate the Duchess of Cambridge's style? Well, now there's an app for that .

FOR most people, spending a night locked up in a cell would be undesirable .

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

A woman who was cyberstalked before being shot and paralysed by her ex-husband is campaigning to raise awareness for stalking victims .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

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