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
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .