A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post. These adorable photographs of two playful bear cubs and their watchful mum were captured by American nature photographer D. Robert Franz, 56, on a visit to Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. 'What we see in these photographs is the interaction between the mother brown bear and her two cubs,' says D. Robert, of Cody, Wyoming.
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
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 .