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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
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 .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .