PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

A woman branded the Jolly Green Giant by SOLE-crushing school bullies for her whopping size nine feet has had the last laugh by opening a shoe shop for big footed girls .

A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .

A schoolboy is the envy of his friends due to a one in 14-million condition which means he can only eat FRY-UPS to survive .

When personal trainer, Victoria Spence dreamt of achieving a ‘thigh gap’, she didn'’t realise her obsession would leave her body gripped by anorexia .

A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .

The San Antonio Zoo in Texas has welcomed a bizarre new addition - a two-headed turtle named Thelma and Louise .

A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .

SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .

KICKING back and relaxing with his arms outstretched, this chilled-out frog appears to be loving life as he takes some time out on a water lily leaf .

WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .

What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .