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.
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .