DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast. Bobbing its head as it moves through the frosty grass, the adorable creature darts and leaps across the field as it searches for the perfect meal. The delightful animal was photographed by Swiss student Etienne Francey as he watched the stoat play in fields in his hometown of Cousset in Switzerland. The 17-year-old says: ‘Cycling along a country road near my house one snowy day, I was startled to see a stoat run across the road in front of me.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A diabetic who was addicted to energy drinks has lost 8st after doctors warned her habit was blinding her .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
Something appears to have tickled this baby owl as he seems to be having a real HOOT .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .