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
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .