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.
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
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 .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
