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
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .