SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world. After starting wingsuit flying just seven years ago, American Ellen Brennan, 26, has quickly established a name for herself in the flying world. Gliding above the ground at over 3,500 metres, she effortlessly sails through the sky, giving the birds a run for their money. 'I started skydiving with my dad when I was 18, and then when I got bored of that I started BASE jumping from hot air balloons, bridges and small cliffs,' said Ellen
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .