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 side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .