Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .

Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .

AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition .

A woman has spoken of her heartbreak after she was rejected by an adoption agency because of her pregnancy phobia .

Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .

RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .

A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

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 .

A proud stag attempts to impress the females by donning an enormous fern headdress in London's Bushy Park .

A deranged dad beat his girlfriend so savagely in a vicious 30 minute attack that the indent of his sovereign ring was left on her face .

This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .