FOR most people, spending a night locked up in a cell would be undesirable .

From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .

WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

JUMPING and bouncing off one another, these young cheetahs enjoy some harmless fun .

DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .

This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .

GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .

FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .

At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .

THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .

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

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .