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
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .