A "supermoon" rises this weekend. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear 14 percent larger normal, skywatchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye. Still, astronomers say it's worth looking up and appreciating the cosmos.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .