A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free. With all its tiny might, the rodent manages to pull its paw free from the clutch of the huge heron's beak. This moment was caught by professional photographer Daniel Dietrich, 44, in Point Reyes, California. Daniel, originally of New York, says: “The blue heron first attempted to spear the gopher with its beak while the rodent retreated into its burrow.
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed.
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip.
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.
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan.
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look.
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world.
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field.
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses.
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish.
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move.