WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction. Life's a BEECH for worshipers at this church that is now POPLAR with foreign tourists since being SPRUCED up after locals PINED for a revamp in recent years. Thanks to the carpentry genius of her creators this 123-foot-tall church complex is held together only by wooden rivets without a nail in sight. The Russian Orthodox Church buildings called Kizhi Pogost are 150-miles east of the Russian border with Finland. The impressive domes of the pair of churches tower over the surrounding countryside and were designed to attract the Christian community of this remote wilderness to one spot on a small island called Kizhi on the waters of Lake Onega. Kizhi Pogost is such a rare example of religious architecture that the site it was listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1990…
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
