Exibiting their superhuman strength these ants look ready to create an art attack by lifting pencils several thousand times their own weight. Vietnamese photographer Thanh Ha Bui captured this incredible image in his parents' back garden and, after spotting a line of super strong weaver ants marching across a branch, decided to test their legendary weightlifting skills. First experimenting with pieces of food and leaves, he eventually ended up with this incredible shot - with each ant displaying a simply unfathomable level of strength. Mr Bui, 31, a construction worker and freelance photographer, explained how he has been fascinated with the weaver ant - renowned as the bodybuilder of the insect kingdom - ever since observing them on a trip to Brazil.
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 .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .
Ashlee, 20, has always known that she was supposed to be a girl .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .