Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners. Poor Victoria was so ravaged by cancer that she had torn off her own ears by the time she was discovered wandering the streets by a passer-by distraught at her obvious plight. At first it was thought she had been mauled by a dog but on closer inspection by a vet it became clear the pain of the tumours had been so severe the little black and white cat had made a desperate bid to escape the agony. Victoria was found walking the streets of Newent, Gloucs., and handed over to charity workers at the New Start Cat Rescue Centre who took her in and paid for an operation on her ears. It is costing them thousands of pounds to rehabilitate her but volunteers there say the affectionate feline deserves a new chance at life..
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .