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.
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .