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.
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .