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.
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
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