ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .

If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .

Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .

An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .

A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .

A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .

A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .

These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .

AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .