A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .

SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .

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 .

Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .

Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .

An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .

With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .

A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .

A support worker was stunned to discover she was eight months pregnant after she was rushed to hospital with 'stomach cramps' .

If you're ever struggling to find a use for your old VHS tapes you might want to take a tip from this innovative artist .

A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .

A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .