The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .

PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .

RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .

Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .

A five-week-old newborn from Fife has become the UK’s youngest beauty pageant baby .

Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .

HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .

A mother has spoken of her outrage after discovering her missing cat had been stolen - only to be told she cannot have its location due to the Data Protection Act .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .

Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .