The most vivid moments of nature

From more than 48,000 entries submitted from 98 countries around the world, about 100 most impressive photos have been selected for the Veolia Wildlife Nature Contest 2012 finals.

Some of the best quality photos have bright content, others are shocking, but in general they capture impressive moments in the animal kingdom and the interactions that take place there.

The Daily Mail page quoted jury chief Jim Brandenburg as saying: 'I was stunned to see spectacular photos, never before seen. Secret moments in nature under the eyes of talent will bring us rare photos that will keep us excited forever. '

The eagle is chasing the child to steal the piece
its mouth in Sinite Kamani National Park, Bulgaria.

A baboon with golden fur is horrified by being tied
grinded in the hands of children in Mozambique, Africa.

A bat swoops down to the lake to sip a drink.

Mother tiger and 2 children go hand in hand with tourists in the monastery
Buddhist institute named Temple Tiger in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand.

Two jaguars accidentally sit in symmetrical form during flood watch
lion at Gol Kopjes area in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

Neriid pairs of long-legged flies seem to be exchanging kisses. However, the reality is
they are dancing and dancing before flying to mate with the female flies nearby.

An unequal battle

An otter raised his head proudly.

A lion stands on a tree in Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

A bird tries to rob a fish from its opponent's mouth.