WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .

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 .

A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .

ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .

An American man continues on his mission to document his journey around the globe by completing a world map tattoo on his back .

COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .

A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .

Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .

Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .

TWO Little Owls perch on a fence as they enjoy their dinner .

WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .