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

Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .

These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .

WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .

A woman was left fighting for her life after an eczema wound became infected and caused a deadly flesh-eating bug to ravish a hole in her arm .

Oscar Pistorius entered a courtroom Monday for the start of his murder trial, walking past the victim's mother who says she came to court so she can ‘really look him in the eyes .

A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .

Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .

A mother-of-three has revealed how her nine-month-old daughter was severely burnt after knocking a scalding bottle warmer over herself at daycare .

A woman who starved herself to look like Cheryl Cole has told how she shrunk to just under 5st 13lbs after developing anorexia .