NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .

At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .

Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .

THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .

A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .

An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .

A scorned woman sparked a punch-up in an airport after she caught her copper boyfriend returning from a romantic holiday with a female police officer .

Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .

A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .