SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .

The family of a disabled boy who died in a tragic accident at a care home have received a four figure payout after an inquest heard carers allowed him to fall rather than restrain him because of "health and safety" fears .

A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .

Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .

A mum-of-two has revealed how she accidentally set her face on fire while lighting a cigarette .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

Meet the sisters who have both been diagnosed with a one in 3 .

A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .

ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .

Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .

SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .

RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .