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
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
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 .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .