Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .

With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .

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

Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .

Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .

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

WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .

WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .

HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .

SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .