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.
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .