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.
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
