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.
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
Villages on the Somerset Levels have faced weeks of flooding with no respite from the conditions in sight .
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 .
A mum-of-three lost 10 stone after her son asked if she was pregnant .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A woman was diagnosed with cancer after a cyst left her so bloated medics were convinced she was pregnant .
Working at a height of 36,000ft, pilots may have the best view in the world .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .