A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .

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 .

A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face .

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

When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .

HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .

IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .

CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .

Meet the real life anime girl who looks like a living cartoon character despite never going under the knife .

Whenever 46-year-old Melo Masi steps out of his front door in Berkshire, he risks being mobbed by strangers desperate for a selfie - all because of his incredible likeness to Hollywood megastar, Johnny Depp .

A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .

From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .