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.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
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 .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
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 trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .