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
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
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 .