From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .

High up in the mountains and thousands of feet off the ground, a party of climbers were in for a shock as they came face to face with this frightening leap of faith .

Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .

BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .

HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .

THIS cheeky gorilla tries his best to wriggle free from his mum .

SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .

HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .

A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .

Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .

FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .