An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .

With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .

Pictures of John Anslow a prisoner who escaped from a prison escort van in North Worcestershire Monday, 23 January .

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 brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .

LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .

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

TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .

MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .

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 .

Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .

FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .