A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

High up in the mountains and thousands of feet off the ground, a party of climbers were in for a shock as they came face to face with this frightening leap of faith .

An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .

Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .

From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .

Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .

BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .

A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .

RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .

An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .

EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .