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.
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .