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
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .