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
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .