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

WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .

This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .

STANDING on its hind legs, a nosey polar bear presses its paws against the window of a truck and takes a peek at the tourist inside .

WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .

ONCE A doctor’s surgery, family home and office, an array of medical equipment is scattered throughout this abandoned home .

A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .

A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .

FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .

Bryanna Debinder, 20, from Pennsylvania in the USA, has lost 7 stone in order to impress her idol .

An adorable baby girl was born with a heart-shaped birthmark on her forehead - after being conceived on Valentine's Day .

WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .