SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world. After starting wingsuit flying just seven years ago, American Ellen Brennan, 26, has quickly established a name for herself in the flying world. Gliding above the ground at over 3,500 metres, she effortlessly sails through the sky, giving the birds a run for their money. 'I started skydiving with my dad when I was 18, and then when I got bored of that I started BASE jumping from hot air balloons, bridges and small cliffs,' said Ellen
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .