A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .

Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .

Oscar Pistorius entered a courtroom Monday for the start of his murder trial, walking past the victim's mother who says she came to court so she can ‘really look him in the eyes .

A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .

A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .

This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .

Meet the world's most lifelike Disney princess - a 21-year-old man from California .

PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .

A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .

This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .

A gang whose £1-million supercar scam has echoes of the film Gone In Sixty Seconds has been jailed for a total of 12 years .

A fish almost escapes the beak of a bird as they both soar through the air .