T 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.
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A Canadian photographer has captured crystal clear mirror images of Toronto's architecture reflected in puddles - simply by using his iPhone .
Something appears to have tickled this baby owl as he seems to be having a real HOOT .
AS graffiti goes, this giant mural of a sweet little girl tenderly watering a tree beneath her is a far cry from what you usually see emblazoned across cities .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
A British diver has set a new world record for the longest warm water scuba dive by spending a mammoth 49 hours and 56 minutes under water .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .