Bathers on a New Zealand beach stripped naked and took to the Pacific Ocean in an attempt to shatter the record for the world's largest skinny dip .

Most people have an angel at the top of their Christmas tree, but one bear at Chester Zoo decided he wanted to be the star of the show .

Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .

A six-year-old boy has been left almost blind after a one-in-a-million allergic reaction to antibiotics .

A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .

LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .

A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .

At first glance it might look like someone has taken their revenge on the makers of those infuriating insurance ads .

WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .

Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .

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

While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .