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
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .