WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .

HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

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

Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .

These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .

Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .

An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .

A shoe designer from London has spent a whopping £30,000 on Hello Kitty memorabilia .

AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .

A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .

GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .