LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .

SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .

An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .

Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .

WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .

An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .

These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .

It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .