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 .

WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .

A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .

BRITISH kingfishers love to cool off by creating a splash .

COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .

A TSUNAMI of predatory fish gather for their annual hunt .

FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .

A CHEEKY snail fancies his chances at getting a free ride on a sunny afternoon .

A fish almost escapes the beak of a bird as they both soar through the air .

From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .