These breath-taking photographs reveal the everyday lives of animals living in the wild. The incredible images were taken by wildlife photographer Wim van dan Heever, from Pretoria, South Africa, during trips to locations including Japan, Botswana and Svalbard. The 43-year-old has been photographing wildlife since he was a young boy and turned his passion for animals into a career and set up ODP Safaris. He has travelled across the globe to photograph wild animals – from lions and tigers, to elephants, dolphins and eagles – as they hunt, give birth and graze in their natural habitats. Here: Lions submerged in water. (Photo by Wim van den Heever/Caters News)

A hen, a dog and a rabbit playing cards, circa 1956. (Photo by Evans/Three Lions)

A replica of an ice age lion is seen during the “Giganten Der Eizeit” exhibition opening on May 31, 2011 in St Peter-Ording, Germany. Europes biggest ice age exhibition opens on 3rd of June. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Getty Images)

A .44 Colt Dragon with a traditional Cowboy's hat. This weapon was originally used in the Mexican War of 1846-8 and it is typical of the type used in the “Wild West” of America. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950

An American family with a carved pumpkin illuminated by a candle to celebrate Halloween. (Photo by Sherman/Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1955

A Bedouin rifleman hides behind his camel while he carefully takes aim in the Sahara desert. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1955

A new monorail service in Houston, Texas, ready for its inaugural service. (Photo by Evans/Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950