FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters. The art works entitled 'Houndton Tabby', were designed by illustrator and artist Kim Parkhurst, 39, after she combined her love of drawing and Downton Abbey. 'I've been painting portraits of animals in historical costume for some time,” explains New Yorker Kim. “I've taken some familiar and beloved characters whose demeanour, personality, and appearance seemed to translate to certain breeds of dog or cat. 'I got to thinking about Mr Bates' character and storyline, and Brendan Coyle's facial structure, and how he could look hard but also had the warmest, kindest eyes.
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
