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.
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
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 .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .