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.
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
