She was the 18th century celebrity who made men faint in awe of her beauty by her very presence .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .

THE TOWERING Irish cliffs of Moher stand tall over the rippling Atlantic Ocean .

Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .

SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .

These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .

A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .

WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .

An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .