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.
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A former chocolate addict, who used to gobble more than a THOUSAND bars a year, has shed an astonishing 10st after giving up her favourite treats .
A man has lost an incredible 20st after his addiction to food left him £15k in debt .
WELCOME to the Hidden Beach - the world's most idyllic BOMB SITE .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .