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.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
When Louise Steen walked down the aisle, she imagined a perfect future with her older hubby – but her life would soon become a living hell .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A grandmother has told how she has been unable to feel emotion for the last 12 years thanks to heart drugs she had to take in order to survive .
A woman who was addicted to GREGGS has lost 9st after giving up her favourite food .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A former chocolate addict, who used to gobble more than a THOUSAND bars a year, has shed an astonishing 10st after giving up her favourite treats .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .