A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book. Other spookily compelling taxidermy images show a bird's funeral complete with casket, a kitten's wedding and a well-dressed stuffed monkey riding a goat. The stuffed curios were all created by Victorian Englishman Walter Potter, who originally displayed his strange taxidermy creatures to the awe-struck paying public from The White Lion Pub which doubled as his museum in Bramber, Sussex. Brought up in Bramber from 1835 and dying in 1918, Potter's museum continued to entertain until 1970, when it passed to the Jamaica Inn of Brighton. In 2003 the surviving collection was auctioned for half-a-million pounds to various buyers from across the world.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .