VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .

A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .

A woman with a fear of flying claims she was humiliated after an Emirates airline staff member told her she could ‘go to prison for four years’ for possessing diazepam medication .

COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .

Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .

Whether they’re sharing a bath or snuggled up during a nap, a baby and his bulldog buddy make an utterly adorable twosome .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .

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

A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .

A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .