SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend. But the hedgehog it is cutely curled up next to is in fact a garden ornament. Tiny Drew was found with three of his siblings on a cold Autumn night in Druids Heath in Birmingham. A quick-thinking member of the public rang experts from Willows Hedgehog Rescue, who came to the aid of the prickly customers.
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
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 .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .