Housands of cushions handmade as gifts for Olympics athletes may go to waste after London 2012 KNITWITS stitched up volunteers by refusing to allow them to hand them out .

A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .

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

CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .

A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .

Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .

A woman who suffered from body dysmorphic disorder has overcome her illness by becoming a LINGERIE MODEL .

LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .

WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .

WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .