This daredevil wildebeest tried a walk on the wild side - straight into the snatches of a huge 18 foot crocodile .

NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .

A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .

FOR someone who hates milk, pensioner Steve Wheeler has got an udder-lot of it - nearly 20,000 bottles in fact .

SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .

A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .

A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face .

A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .

A feisty squirrel takes on a fearsome foe when he decides to tackle a T-REX .

A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .

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