CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape. Pictures show a variety of styles beard categories from Amish and Dali to Imperial and freestyle. The entrants were part of the New Orleans Just for Men National Beard and Moustache Championships in the USA.
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
Giancarlo pictured at home during his recovery, wearing his compression garments - A mother-of-three has revealed how her 10-month-old son was severely burnt at nursery .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
It’s the must-have for any true Disney fan: a Little Mermaid themed wedding .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .