The family of a disabled boy who died in a tragic accident at a care home have received a four figure payout after an inquest heard carers allowed him to fall rather than restrain him because of "health and safety" fears .

A group of whale sharks gather to feed underneath a fisherman’s boat off the coast of Papua, Indonesia .

A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .

RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .

A proud stag attempts to impress the females by donning an enormous fern headdress in London's Bushy Park .

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .

SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .

A dog whose forehead skin was so heavy that he was going blind has finally seen his owner again after undergoing a £1K FACELIFT .

A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .

A woman has spent over £11k to get the perfect body after a 9st weight loss left her with excess skin .

These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .