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.
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .