AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions. Rheanne Charise Taylor, of Fairfield, Iowa, USA, gave Wesley the kitten his nickname after adopting him from Noah's Ark Animal Foundation, an animal shelter in Fairfield. To show off her cute kitten, the 27-year-old created an Instagram account for Wesley, who is now 19-months-old.
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
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 .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .