A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it. Pictured under the winter sun, the bubbles glow as sunlight bounces off their surface. Photographer Hope Thurston Carter captured the images after blowing the soap bubbles on several freezing days in Michigan. The 52-year-old, of Martin, Michigan, says: 'I got the idea to blow bubbles outside in the winter after I saw several similar photos on the internet.
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .