An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

An American woman whose skin turned silver after using nose drops is warning people of the dangers of medicines containing the metal .

A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .

When Louise Steen walked down the aisle, she imagined a perfect future with her older hubby – but her life would soon become a living hell .

An owl swoops through the air before making an unorthodox landing - right on top of an unsuspecting man's head .

AN UNEMPLOYED factory worker has proved his immunity to snake venom by letting a deadly mamba bite his bare arm .

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 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini lookalike has slammed skinny-shamers, after seeing her celebrity doppelganger abused for her tiny frame .

From the tails of fighter planes to black and white checked buildings, graveyards take different and unusual forms around the world .

COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .

WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .