A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .

A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .

A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .

A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .

This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .

Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .

THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .

A mum-of-two, who was scarred for life in a brutal attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, is now urging others to leave their abusive partners .

A young mum has told how a phantom pregnancy almost destroyed her dream of having a second child .

THIS is the moment one irritated pelican nearly swallows the entire head of his unlucky competitor .

The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .