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.
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
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 .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
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 .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .