An intrepid photographer travelled to the abandoned ghost town of Bodie in northern California to capture the historic buildings that are trapped in time .

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

A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

A mum who weighed just 8st 1lb at eight months pregnant has battled her eating disorder to give birth to a healthy baby girl .

HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .

STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .

Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .

WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .

A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .

Meet the world's most lifelike Disney princess - a 21-year-old man from California .

SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .