From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .

A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .

A woman has shed half her body weight after undergoing a gastric sleeve op to shrink her stomach .

THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .

A deranged dad beat his girlfriend so savagely in a vicious 30 minute attack that the indent of his sovereign ring was left on her face .

HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .

ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .

Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .

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

RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .

A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .