MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog. The island of Lundy 12 miles off the coast of Devon is home to around 60 of these charismatic grey seals who play in the shallow waters this time of year. Pictures show how one of these sea mammals fell in love with software developer Past Baker, from Brighton. Once he spotted Pash the sociable marine beast swam through her legs, and gave her a cuddle before the pair sealed their love with a bubbly kiss
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .