A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack. Donna Jeffrey, 32, was nuzzled awake by plucky pooch Storm, a five-year-old female German Shepherd, while she was struggling to breathe during an asthma attack - twice in one week. Amazingly, Storm has never been trained as an assistance dog.
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .