AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .

An eight-year-old boy who lost his legs and left hand to meningitis is standing tall after learning to walk on his prosthetic limbs .

A baby who was given just a three per cent chance of survival at birth has beaten the odds to come home - even though docs told his parents to abort him 12 times .

These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .

Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .

SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .

A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face .

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

Meet mother of four, Jackie Wright, whose bizarre fear means she is terrified of HOLES .

OPEN mouthed and wide eyed this little squirrel appears startled .

KICKING back and relaxing with his arms outstretched, this chilled-out frog appears to be loving life as he takes some time out on a water lily leaf .

Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .