THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water. Using its massive feet to jump from lily pad to lily pad, this Jacana fails to disappear into the background when catching its food. These funny photographs were taken by amateur photographer Ian Gordon Brown, 53, after he spotted the African Jacana at the Chobe nature reserve, Botswana. 'What is absolutely amazing is from birth, the chicks feed themselves - the parents don't feed them at all,'said Ian
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .