A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .

A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .

Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

A Zumba-mad grandma has lost almost 14st after becoming addicted to the popular dance craze .

Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .

WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .

A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .

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

PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .

A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .

Lauren Kilgariff, 29, was with husband, Shaun, 31, for four years .

Whether they’re sharing a bath or snuggled up during a nap, a baby and his bulldog buddy make an utterly adorable twosome .