SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .

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

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

A student has finally hit puberty after a four year battle against anorexia stunted his growth .

HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .

A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .

STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .

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

A curious clownfish peaks through the tentacles of a sea anemone .

A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .

A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .