COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .

A miracle baby born with half-a-heart will make this Mother's Day extra special for her mum - as she was given just 24 hours to live .

A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .

A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .

A woman has been left scarred for life after a botched eye lift burnt her eyelids .

A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .

WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .

A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .