From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours. Daniel Parent photographed the birds as they fed from an array of tropical flowers in Rio Segundo, Costa Rica. The 53-year-old photographer, of Gatineau, Quebec, says: “These little creatures are truly a spectacle to witness.
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 .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .