POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil.- The Pope was mobbed by thousands of worshippers on the first day of his week-long visit to Brazil. 2 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rio this week for the first international trip by the new Pontiff, and the first visit by a South American Pope to the continent....
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
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 .
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 .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .