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 .

COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .

VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .

A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .

A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .

Walking down the street in her local town, heads turn as Jessica Villafane passes by .

Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

A curious clownfish peaks through the tentacles of a sea anemone .

A young mum has told how a phantom pregnancy almost destroyed her dream of having a second child .

SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .