An American man continues on his mission to document his journey around the globe by completing a world map tattoo on his back. More than 70 nations and counting are permanently etched onto the back of William ‘Bill’ Passman, 60, of Louisiana, USA. Nine years ago, he began with an empty outline of the world tattooed on his back and he records each new trip by visiting a tattoo parlour, where the country is coloured in. This year the committed traveller had Portugal, Russia and the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua added to his ink.
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
