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 US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .