A "supermoon" rises this weekend. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear 14 percent larger normal, skywatchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye. Still, astronomers say it's worth looking up and appreciating the cosmos.
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .