Pint- size Maci Winters only has one wish this Christmas - to be as tall as the other boys and girls on the school playground. Wearing her leopard print skirt and sparkly pink tights, six year-old Maci's big personality still commands the room- despite the 18-24 months label. The tiny school girl stands at just 99cm tall and weighs less than two stone - the same size as a toddler. Maci, from Pontefract, West Yorkshire, suffers from a rare genetic condition called Russell-Silver Syndrome, a form of primordial dwarfism that affects 1 in 100,000 babies.
This daredevil wildebeest tried a walk on the wild side - straight into the snatches of a huge 18 foot crocodile .
A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .
Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .
A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .
Giancarlo pictured at home during his recovery, wearing his compression garments - A mother-of-three has revealed how her 10-month-old son was severely burnt at nursery .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SAT happily on the branch of a tree, this little frog appears unfazed by a surprise visitor .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .