Red squirrels are well known for their intelligence and curiosity but when one snapper caught this furry little guy trying to take his own self-portrait he couldn't help but be taken aback .

CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .

At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .

A weightlifter has lost a whopping 12st after swapping biscuits for biceps .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .

An adorable red squirrel says goodbye to the summer as he shelters from the rain underneath a small blue umbrella .

WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

A support worker was stunned to discover she was eight months pregnant after she was rushed to hospital with 'stomach cramps' .

A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .

FOR most people, spending a night locked up in a cell would be undesirable .

A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .