USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free. These eerie photographs were compiled by social media director James Whatley, 34, who stumbled into the idea of capturing a deserted Underground. 'It was almost accidental if I'm perfectly honest,' says James, of London. 'I've spent nearly six years capturing these moments and it was only after the first five that I realised I was making a hobby of it.
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 .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
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 .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .