PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .

Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .

The mother of a young woman stabbed 26 times by her ex-partner for having a secret abortion has told how her daughter was cruelly betrayed by her own social worker .

RAISING his foot into the air, this cheeky monkey offers an unusual wave .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

A stunning ice cave in Iceland is illuminated by sunlight as the bright blue ice appears glow inside .

A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .

A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

A Crohn's sufferer has slammed doctors who allegedly accused her of being anorexic after she lost 10st in just three months .

The UK's first hotline - and possibly the galaxy's - for people who have been targeted by aliens has opened to the public .

EXTRAORDINARY elephants create beautiful paintings in Thailand .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .