CONTRACT CANCELLED, DO NOT SYNDICATE. A Portuguese photographer captured the Northern Lights dancing in the sky above Iceland in a series of mirror-like images. Jose Ramos, of Lisbon, Portugal, visited coastal settings in Iceland to photograph the spectacular auroa borelias reflected in water, as well as the stunning surroundings. The 33-year-old psychiatrist spent a week travelling around the European island, visiting such locations as Mount Kirkjufell and Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon.
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .