A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .

FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .

A terrifying prankster has given unsuspecting urban explorers the fright of their lives .

A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .

Posh pooch owners are lapping their pets up in luxury by paying £1,500 for 22ct gold lined fine china DOG BOWLS .

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