Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .

In April 2018, Lourdes Cuello, 50, from New Jersey, US, was making a cup of tea when her hair and hoodie caught fire on her gas stove .

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

When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .

FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .

FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .

THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .

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

BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .

LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .

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