THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water. Using its massive feet to jump from lily pad to lily pad, this Jacana fails to disappear into the background when catching its food. These funny photographs were taken by amateur photographer Ian Gordon Brown, 53, after he spotted the African Jacana at the Chobe nature reserve, Botswana. 'What is absolutely amazing is from birth, the chicks feed themselves - the parents don't feed them at all,'said Ian
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
