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.
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .