A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .

A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .

An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .

This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .

A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .

A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .

Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .

The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .

A woman who had three botched nose jobs finally feels pretty after forking out £8 .

HMS Ark Royal arrives in the Turkish port of Aliaga at the ship scrapping firm Leyal’s yard .

AN UNEMPLOYED factory worker has proved his immunity to snake venom by letting a deadly mamba bite his bare arm .

THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .