WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .

POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .

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

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

NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .

An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .

SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .

A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

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

Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .

A man has made a SPUD-TACULAR amount of money sending potatoes in the post .

With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .