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 BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .