Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .

A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .

Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

From the tails of fighter planes to black and white checked buildings, graveyards take different and unusual forms around the world .

From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .

WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .

A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .

An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .

A father-of-one stunned his wife of twenty-five years after revealing his secret love of POLE DANCING .

FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .