A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .

A mum-of-two has revealed how she accidentally set her face on fire while lighting a cigarette .

An eight-year-old boy who lost his legs and left hand to meningitis is standing tall after learning to walk on his prosthetic limbs .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .

SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .

A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .

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

Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .

Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .

TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .

These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .