A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .

FLAMINGOS from above look like the pink algae they eat .

Most people have an angel at the top of their Christmas tree, but one bear at Chester Zoo decided he wanted to be the star of the show .

A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .

With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .

COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .

Pint- size Maci Winters only has one wish this Christmas - to be as tall as the other boys and girls on the school playground .

BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .

Here's a APPY solution that should brighten up a wet weekend away camping - a wood powered stove that also recharges your smartphone .

WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .

RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .