LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .

A middle-aged couple from Somerset have developed a rather unusual hobby to occupy their time: writing to killers on death row .

FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .

A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .

A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .

A stunning ice cave in Iceland is illuminated by sunlight as the bright blue ice appears glow inside .

These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .

PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .

As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

Meet the real-life Little Bo Peep - a young woman who spends her days tending to her four pet SHEEP .

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 .