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
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .