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
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
