A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .

As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .

A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .

Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .

ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .

FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .

With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .

WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .

A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .