RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .

A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .

With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .

THIS cheeky gorilla tries his best to wriggle free from his mum .

SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .

NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .

A middle-aged couple from Somerset have developed a rather unusual hobby to occupy their time: writing to killers on death row .

A fish almost escapes the beak of a bird as they both soar through the air .

A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .

AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .

CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .

LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .