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
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
