From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

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 .

RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .

MEET the real life sleeping beauty - who snoozed for TWO months when a rare sleep disorder took over her life and turned it into a nightmare .

SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .

A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .

A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .

A TSUNAMI of predatory fish gather for their annual hunt .

From shooting hoops to performing kick ups, a boy has a ball with the moon .

A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .

OPEN mouthed and wide eyed this little squirrel appears startled .

INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .