From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits. The delicious designs are the work of Nathan Shields, of Port Angeles, Washington. The 34 year old illustrator started making pancakes with fun themes as a way to entertain his children, Gryphon, 6, and Alice, 3. Nathan, a former maths teacher, says: 'I found myself in charge of our young children, with a lot of free time.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
THESE BREATH-TAKING photographs show the natural beauty of Iceland's most famous waterfall .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
The UK's first hotline - and possibly the galaxy's - for people who have been targeted by aliens has opened to the public .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .