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.
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
