HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .

A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .

WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .

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

While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .

An amputee who was cruelly nicknamed 'peg-leg' by school bullies has conquered her insecurities to become a model .

JUMPING and bouncing off one another, these young cheetahs enjoy some harmless fun .

A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .

Bryanna Debinder, 20, from Pennsylvania in the USA, has lost 7 stone in order to impress her idol .

With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .

WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .

A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .