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
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
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 .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
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FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
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An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
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A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .