A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art. On seeing road kill on the side of a road, most people’s stomachs would turn. But these oddball photographs show how Scottish photographer Rowan Corkill, 26, gamely picked up the squashed critters and popped them in his mouth for his self-portrait project, which took place in 2010. ‘This is something that most human beings don’t do,’ said Rowan. ‘We have hands to hold things and we would never consider eating a random wild bird or squirrel…
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
