Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience. These smartly dressed diners are strapped into their seats with six-point seat belts at a table attached to a crane. Sitting on a table for 22, which is covered by a canopy, the guests are hoisted for 40 or 60 minutes, depending on their preference. The Dinner in the Sky experience offers no walls or floor, but thrill seeking guests are able to admire stunning views as they sip their champagne above cities like London, Paris and Las Vegas.
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
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 .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .