FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns. These fascinating photographs were captured by amateur photographer Zhang Ning, 51, in awe of her native country's beauty after trips across China. 'I am very lucky that my country China is so diverse and large,” explains Zhang Ning, from Dongguan, Guangdong, China. 'It can provide me with numerous opportunities to shoot different landscapes, cultures, traditions.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .