WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .

This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .

STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .

HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .

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

A mother-of-four has revealed how her daughter was stabbed to death by her ex partner, while their horrified children watched on .

With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .

Sophie Carr, 23, from Swindon, was just six when her older brother Alex, then 12, abused her during a game of mummies and daddies .

THIS UNUSUAL collaboration between a mother and her two-year-old daughter makes for some stunning works of art .

A mum-of-two, who was scarred for life in a brutal attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, is now urging others to leave their abusive partners .

SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .