A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint. From The Lion King's Simba to Disney’s Donald Duck, Claire Bryant of Yardley, Birmingham, uses clever shading techniques to morph into 15 different characters. Claire, a sales assistant, first began experimenting with body paint in 2014, after watching a Donald Duck TV sketch. The talented 28-year-old, says: “I’ve always had a passion for makeup and I’ve loved Disney since I was a child. 'Donald Duck has always been one of my favourite characters, so I decided to see if I could paint my face to look like him- and I was pleasantly surprised with the result.
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
