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

Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .

DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .

THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .

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 .

A deranged dad beat his girlfriend so savagely in a vicious 30 minute attack that the indent of his sovereign ring was left on her face .

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

A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .

This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .

From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .

Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .