An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .

Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .

A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .

TWO Little Owls perch on a fence as they enjoy their dinner .

A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .

Growing up, Jasmine Price, now four, loved watching her older sister, Mia Price, now 10, compete in beauty pageants .

SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .

TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .

WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .

A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .

An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

A young polar bear cub becomes the yogi bear as she stretches off for a morning aerobics session .