Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave'. Along with a Gotham City phonebook - reported to be a prop from the original Batman TV series - Kevin also has a red Batphone, which sits under glass, just like the one used by Commissioner Gordon on the 1960s show.
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .