A transgender woman has revealed how she was able to fund her transformation using £100K gifted to her by online admirers .

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

A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .

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

A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

MEET the painter who makes his living squirting paint from his EYES .

DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .

A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .

FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .

PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .

THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .