SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .

A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .

A young mum has told how a phantom pregnancy almost destroyed her dream of having a second child .

At first glance it might look like someone has taken their revenge on the makers of those infuriating insurance ads .

Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .

AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .

STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .

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

BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .

A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .