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.
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .