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
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .