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
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .