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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .