FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON. The Giant Canyon swing will throw you 1,300 feet above the Colorado River at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, America. Owner of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Steve Beckley, 41, admits that despite being the brains behind the operation he has only ever tried out the ride for himself on one occasion.
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .