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.
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .