Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .

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

A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .

HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .

A woman has spent over £11k to get the perfect body after a 9st weight loss left her with excess skin .

SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .

A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A* .

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

An obese woman has lost 9st after an addiction to junk food left her £1 .

A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .