PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

Aged 27, I was swept off my feet by my gorgeous husband, Lee, now 42 .

STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .

A woman was left fighting for her life after an eczema wound became infected and caused a deadly flesh-eating bug to ravish a hole in her arm .

A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .

SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .

PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .

An adorable baby girl was born with a heart-shaped birthmark on her forehead - after being conceived on Valentine's Day .

These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .

HEARTWARMING belongings lie abandoned in this eerie former dairy farm which has been left to crumble away for decades .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .