A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .

WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .

RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .

PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .

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

A woman who was addicted to GREGGS has lost 9st after giving up her favourite food .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .