A Canadian woman who is obsessed with all things mythical has had her ears cut and shaped to look like an ELF .

FOR TWO memory-impaired parents their new-born baby Cian is a living timekeeper .

SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .

A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .

A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .

THIS caring wallaby shares her lunch with a hungry pigeon .

From the tails of fighter planes to black and white checked buildings, graveyards take different and unusual forms around the world .

The family of a disabled boy who died in a tragic accident at a care home have received a four figure payout after an inquest heard carers allowed him to fall rather than restrain him because of "health and safety" fears .

A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .

Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .