PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet.

MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers.

SAT happily on the branch of a tree, this little frog appears unfazed by a surprise visitor.

A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws.

A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots.

A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon.

A retired foster carer has spent a whopping £48k on her brood of lifelike dolls.

SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge.

A mum who has hid behind the hair loss condition alopecia for the last 20 years has bravely revealed a secret compulsion to tear out her own hair that has tormented her since she was a child.

IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA.

A support worker was stunned to discover she was eight months pregnant after she was rushed to hospital with 'stomach cramps'.

An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen.