A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .

WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .

From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .

LIKE A scene from A Bugs Life, these ants work on creating their own mini community .

A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

RAISING his foot into the air, this cheeky monkey offers an unusual wave .

A woman was left fighting for her life after an eczema wound became infected and caused a deadly flesh-eating bug to ravish a hole in her arm .

An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .

KICKING back and relaxing with his arms outstretched, this chilled-out frog appears to be loving life as he takes some time out on a water lily leaf .

A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .

Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .

SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .