At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. TV footage showed bloodied runners and spectators being treated at the scene and the road strewn with debris. The FBI said that this was a "potential terrorist
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
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 .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
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A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
INTIMATELY showcasing personal artefacts from a family's life, this abandoned bungalow has been left to rot for almost a decade .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .