FULL of empty patient beds and stained bathtubs, this abandoned hospital lies forgotten. St. Gerard's Hospital in Birmingham, which was once used to save lives and treat the deadly disease tuberculosis, has now been left to rot - along with everything inside. These eerie photographs were captured by an urban explorer known as Urbex-SW, who took up photography after becoming intrigued by the abandoned contents of the derelict houses close to his childhood home. 'These photographs show the hospital as it was when it was abandoned back in 1988,' says Urban-SW.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
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 .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .