Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .

A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .

Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .

USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .

A mother-of-three who weighed almost 16st has revealed how she lost 7 .

SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .

A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .

Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .

CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .

Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .

A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .

A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .