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

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .

THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .

Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .

CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .

A mum-of-two, who was scarred for life in a brutal attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, is now urging others to leave their abusive partners .

With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .

These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .

Two sisters from Hampshire who suffered botched nose jobs have spent £19 .

An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .

TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .

PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .