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…
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
Here's a APPY solution that should brighten up a wet weekend away camping - a wood powered stove that also recharges your smartphone .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .