WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

TWO Little Owls perch on a fence as they enjoy their dinner .

A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .

SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .

A woman was diagnosed with cancer after a cyst left her so bloated medics were convinced she was pregnant .

Growing up, Jasmine Price, now four, loved watching her older sister, Mia Price, now 10, compete in beauty pageants .

A woman with a rare allergy to water has told how the condition is so severe it prevents her from KISSING her fiance .

A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .

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

FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .

With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .

DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .