MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog. The island of Lundy 12 miles off the coast of Devon is home to around 60 of these charismatic grey seals who play in the shallow waters this time of year. Pictures show how one of these sea mammals fell in love with software developer Past Baker, from Brighton. Once he spotted Pash the sociable marine beast swam through her legs, and gave her a cuddle before the pair sealed their love with a bubbly kiss
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .