A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .

A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .

SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .

HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .

CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape .

Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .

PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .

AN Irish woman has become the first adult in the world to receive a revolutionary REMOTE CONTROLLED 'ROBO SPINE', which uses magnets to combat the effects of scoliosis .

OPEN mouthed and wide eyed this little squirrel appears startled .

A terrifying prankster has given unsuspecting urban explorers the fright of their lives .