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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
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 .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
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 .