A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her. While most children dream of a white Christmas, eight-year-old Lola Dyer, dreads the chilly days. The schoolgirl suffers from a condition called cold urticaria and being outside for just a few minutes leaves her with painful rashes all over her body. The allergy is so bad it has even landed her in hospital after she developed breathing difficulties.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
At first glance it might look like someone has taken their revenge on the makers of those infuriating insurance ads .
T least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A woman has lost over 13st after beating her addiction to POTATOES .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A mother-of-three who weighed almost 16st has revealed how she lost 7 .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A woman whose daughter committed suicide after being raped as a child, has revealed she donated her organs - saving four peoples’ lives .