A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots. Sara Joel, 45, from Long Island in New York, began performing the stunts whilst pregnant with her first child - son Desmond, now nine. Since then, the professional dancer and former Cirque du Soleil performer has celebrated each of her pregnancies with a wacky performance.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Meet the real-life Little Bo Peep - a young woman who spends her days tending to her four pet SHEEP .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
An obese woman has lost 9st after an addiction to junk food left her £1 .
A student has finally hit puberty after a four year battle against anorexia stunted his growth .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .