A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .

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

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 .

Popping impressive moves despite high-wiring at three THOUSAND feet .

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 .

An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .

SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .

BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .

Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .

Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .

ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .

A mother-of-three has revealed how her nine-month-old daughter was severely burnt after knocking a scalding bottle warmer over herself at daycare .