Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
