A talented 16st pole dancer who was once dubbed a 'disgusting human form' by online trolls is fighting back to show her bullies that big is beautiful .

SAT happily on the branch of a tree, this little frog appears unfazed by a surprise visitor .

A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .

CONTRACT CANCELLED, DO NOT SYNDICATE .

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

BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .

Housands of cushions handmade as gifts for Olympics athletes may go to waste after London 2012 KNITWITS stitched up volunteers by refusing to allow them to hand them out .

Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .