FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters. The art works entitled 'Houndton Tabby', were designed by illustrator and artist Kim Parkhurst, 39, after she combined her love of drawing and Downton Abbey. 'I've been painting portraits of animals in historical costume for some time,” explains New Yorker Kim. “I've taken some familiar and beloved characters whose demeanour, personality, and appearance seemed to translate to certain breeds of dog or cat. 'I got to thinking about Mr Bates' character and storyline, and Brendan Coyle's facial structure, and how he could look hard but also had the warmest, kindest eyes.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .