A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .

Bathers on a New Zealand beach stripped naked and took to the Pacific Ocean in an attempt to shatter the record for the world's largest skinny dip .

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

These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .

A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .

AS graffiti goes, this giant mural of a sweet little girl tenderly watering a tree beneath her is a far cry from what you usually see emblazoned across cities .

WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .

A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .

SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .

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 .

A former size 30 comfort-eater ditched her husband and lost over 10st after he called her a 'fat cow' .

An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .