From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours. Daniel Parent photographed the birds as they fed from an array of tropical flowers in Rio Segundo, Costa Rica. The 53-year-old photographer, of Gatineau, Quebec, says: “These little creatures are truly a spectacle to witness.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .
A nine year old girl nearly lost her leg after doctors initially misdiagnosed her bone cancer as a pulled muscle .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .
A proud stag attempts to impress the females by donning an enormous fern headdress in London's Bushy Park .
Oday she is a picture of health - a happy, smiling child, enjoying life to the full .
When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .
A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her .