LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .

BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .

A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .

WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

A former size 30 comfort-eater ditched her husband and lost over 10st after he called her a 'fat cow' .

ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .

This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .

The family of a disabled boy who died in a tragic accident at a care home have received a four figure payout after an inquest heard carers allowed him to fall rather than restrain him because of "health and safety" fears .

A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .

With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .

Whether they’re sharing a bath or snuggled up during a nap, a baby and his bulldog buddy make an utterly adorable twosome .