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.
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .