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 .

Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

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 .

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 .

Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .

AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

Villages on the Somerset Levels have faced weeks of flooding with no respite from the conditions in sight .

From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .

Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

A Canadian photographer has captured crystal clear mirror images of Toronto's architecture reflected in puddles - simply by using his iPhone .