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.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
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 .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .