CREATED over 60 years ago, this weighty machine was the Photoshop of its time. The Adam’s Retouching Machine, which weighs two-and-a-half stone, was invented in 1947 and gave photographers the opportunity to perfect their pictures. Instead of uploading images to a computer, photographers would place their negative under the magnifying glass. Blemishes in the picture could then be smoothed out by using a retouching pencil, assisted by the gentle vibrations of the machine.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .