PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session. These coastal brown bears gather for the sockeye salmon, who are attempting to get to their natal spawning ground. The giant fur-balls can eat up to 168 lbs of the protein-rich fish in a single day, providing them with the fat reserves they need to survive the winter hibernation.
A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
Kaitlin pictured aged nine - Heart pounding, Kaitlin Womack stared in shock at a Facebook post on her phone .
A couple from Bristol have told that they are often mistaken for father and daughter because of their huge 36 year age gap .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - LETHAL BIRTHMARK NEARLY SUFFOCATES GIRL: Zoe Mitchell when she was two-weeks-old .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .