WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness. Splashing about in the water, the young elephant revels in an afternoon spent playing with her brother in their enclosure at Ragunan National Zoo in Jakarta, Indonesia. For elephants, touching is an important form of communication, and individuals greet each other by stroking or wrapping their trunks.
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync.
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow.
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room.
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach.
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault.
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil.
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest.
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid.
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit.