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 tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .