COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .

A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .

AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .

This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .

A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .

A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her .

A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

A woman who was left scarred for life by an acid attack orchestrated by her ex partner has told of her ordeal and her battled to rebuild her life .

A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .

STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .