Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .

SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .

ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .

One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .

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 .

A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .

This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .

Puckering up for a kiss, an affectionate pair of owls share a smooch for Valentine's Day .

IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .

This is the moment a puffin delved into the ocean and bit off more than he could chew to collect a beak full of fish .

A mum has warned of the dangers of child eating disorders, after her 10-year-old daughter developed anorexia when school bullies branded her ‘FAT’ .