COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

A 23st woman who was left humiliated after breaking a TOILET SEAT has lost an incredible 11st .

An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .

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

FOR most people, spending a night locked up in a cell would be undesirable .

A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .

MEET the painter who makes his living squirting paint from his EYES .

DANCE guru Matt Howes leaves crowds in a spin when he gets behind the decks - as the world's only one-armed professional DJ .

Two dogs who couldn't keep their paws off each other have been united in matrimonial bliss after their owners shelled out $10,000 on a lavish canine wedding ceremony .

A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .

An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

Red squirrels are well known for their intelligence and curiosity but when one snapper caught this furry little guy trying to take his own self-portrait he couldn't help but be taken aback .