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 proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .