DRIFT WOOD is carefully crafted and transformed into this thought provoking masterpiece. Full of wildlife such as deer, giraffes, monkeys and even rhinos, this sculpture bursts with nature that surrounds mankind. The amazing sculpture was created by American sculpture Paul Baliker, 59, after sculpting became his obsession. ’I started out sculpting to put food on the table, I never dreamt of where it would lead,’ said Paul. ‘I hope that people can see the environmental message I attempt to portray, and perhaps think hard about the impact man has on the natural world.
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .