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 .

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .

A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .

A mother-of-one has revealed how a neighbour’s friend ‘mauled’ her face, leaving her scarred for life .

This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .

AN Irish woman has become the first adult in the world to receive a revolutionary REMOTE CONTROLLED 'ROBO SPINE', which uses magnets to combat the effects of scoliosis .

A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .

A mum-of-three lost 10 stone after her son asked if she was pregnant .

STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .

The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .