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

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 .

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 .

A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .

JUMPING and bouncing off one another, these young cheetahs enjoy some harmless fun .

A transgender woman has beaten the bullies after spending £25K on surgery to become a beauty pageant queen .

INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .

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

ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .

HOTSPOT MEDIA - BRAVE TOT ALLERGIC TO SUN: Leighton Brownrigg, 2 .

WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .

WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .