A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .

The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .

Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .

TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .

WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .

WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .

WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .

WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .

This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .

RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .