A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots. Sara Joel, 45, from Long Island in New York, began performing the stunts whilst pregnant with her first child - son Desmond, now nine. Since then, the professional dancer and former Cirque du Soleil performer has celebrated each of her pregnancies with a wacky performance.
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .