WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .

A restaurant famed for creating the 3lb cheeseburger has unveiled its latest culinary challenge – the largest chilli cheese hotdog in Europe .

Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .

WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .

A baby who was given just a three per cent chance of survival at birth has beaten the odds to come home - even though docs told his parents to abort him 12 times .

Oscar Pistorius entered a courtroom Monday for the start of his murder trial, walking past the victim's mother who says she came to court so she can ‘really look him in the eyes .

LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .

SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .

SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .