Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .

Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .

A couple have got engaged after the bride-to-be’s boyfriend set her a Facebook ‘likes’ challenge .

A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .

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 .

BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .

FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .

BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .

WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .

A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .