A former cosmetic rep who swapped make-up for a career as a Marilyn Monroe lookalike has pocketed a staggering $4million (£2,630,000) as a full-time doppelgänger .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

Bryanna Debinder, 20, from Pennsylvania in the USA, has lost 7 stone in order to impress her idol .

BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .

At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .

COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .

SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .

DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .

A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .

SAT happily on the branch of a tree, this little frog appears unfazed by a surprise visitor .

AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .