Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .

PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .

SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .

At first glance it might look like someone has taken their revenge on the makers of those infuriating insurance ads .

LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .

With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .

From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .

Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside .

A soldier who lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan has found love with a blonde bombshell he met through his newfound passion for rally driving .

A terrifying prankster has given unsuspecting urban explorers the fright of their lives .

An adorable red squirrel says goodbye to the summer as he shelters from the rain underneath a small blue umbrella .

Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .