Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .

A Gary Barlow superfan has lost an incredible 11st after a selfie with the pop star left her horrified by her 22st 9lb figure .

CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .

WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .

A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .

BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .

A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .

A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .

WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .

Recovering from a rare form of breast cancer, Deborah Barnett, 43, of Stoke-on-Trent, thought she'd made it through the worst, but she was betrayed by former colleague Sandra Ramsay, of Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent .

AN underground HOBBIT motel inspired by JRR Tolkien is just one of the unique places to stay at the world's most unusual hotel complex .

If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .