DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast. Bobbing its head as it moves through the frosty grass, the adorable creature darts and leaps across the field as it searches for the perfect meal. The delightful animal was photographed by Swiss student Etienne Francey as he watched the stoat play in fields in his hometown of Cousset in Switzerland. The 17-year-old says: ‘Cycling along a country road near my house one snowy day, I was startled to see a stoat run across the road in front of me.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
