Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .

A woman whose face and body was left scarred for life by angry sores, caused by Lupus, has become a diversity model .

Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

KICKING back and relaxing with his arms outstretched, this chilled-out frog appears to be loving life as he takes some time out on a water lily leaf .

A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .

This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .

A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .

AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .

A bear cub unwinds in a forest in eastern Finland by practicing yoga with a series of stretches .

A man who developed anorexia as a teen has told that dying for 20 minutes helped shock him into recovery .

EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .