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.
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 former obese woman has told how she lost 19st, but was so terrified of gaining weight that she ended up developing an eating disorder .
A stunning ice cave in Iceland is illuminated by sunlight as the bright blue ice appears glow inside .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A 23st woman who was left humiliated after breaking a TOILET SEAT has lost an incredible 11st .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
THE TOWERING Irish cliffs of Moher stand tall over the rippling Atlantic Ocean .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .