Quackers! The man who takes his pet duck Boris everywhere... even on holiday (and carries the bird over his head when it rains)

A thorny start to life: 8-week-old puppy found face-first in cactus... and now needs a home

'Put me down mum': Poignant moment polar bear cub is made to catch up as family make 35-mile trek in snowy sub-zero temperatures

Mission Impussible: Daredevil firemen's amazing operation to save a stranded cat

The ultimate dog's dinner: Hundreds of caged canines saved from the cooking pot by quick-thinking Chinese activists

Kung Fu Guinea Pig: Incredible picture shows moment pint-sized ninja let the fur fly against a DOG

Laughing his ass off: The donkey who looks just like the character in Shrek

Pals until the end: Heartbreaking pictures of the male dog who refused to leave female companion's side after she was killed by a car

Deep sea high-fiver: Smiling shark plays up for the camera