Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .

A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .

An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .

BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .

A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .

A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .

Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .

LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .

FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .

YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .

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 .

With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .