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 .

THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .

A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .

WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .

STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .

A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .

WELCOME to the 750-foot deep rainbow cave that leaves visitors bewildered by its multi-coloured mood lighting .

FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .

These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .

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

LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .

WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .