A woman has shed half her body weight after undergoing a gastric sleeve op to shrink her stomach .

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .

LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .

Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .

EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .

CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .

When Kylie Holgate discovered her fiancé was having an affair, her world came crashing down .

Standing on the edge of a never-ending black hole, this is one leap you wouldn't want to make .

A Crohn's sufferer has slammed doctors who allegedly accused her of being anorexic after she lost 10st in just three months .

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

SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .