Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .

FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .

This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .

A 23st woman who was left humiliated after breaking a TOILET SEAT has lost an incredible 11st .

AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .

Most people have an angel at the top of their Christmas tree, but one bear at Chester Zoo decided he wanted to be the star of the show .

BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .

Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .

A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .

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

A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .

Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .