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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .