A support worker was stunned to discover she was eight months pregnant after she was rushed to hospital with 'stomach cramps'. First-time mum Amanda Jessup was in complete shock when she was told by A&E staff that not only was she pregnant, but her baby was crowning. The 23-year-old from Folkestone, Kent, had thought nothing of gaining two stone in four months.
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 .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .