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
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .