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
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .