A mum who has hid behind the hair loss condition alopecia for the last 20 years has bravely revealed a secret compulsion to tear out her own hair that has tormented her since she was a child .

WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .

An American woman whose skin turned silver after using nose drops is warning people of the dangers of medicines containing the metal .

SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .

SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .

When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .

The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .

Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .

BRITISH kingfishers love to cool off by creating a splash .

A Cheryl Fernandez-Versini lookalike has slammed skinny-shamers, after seeing her celebrity doppelganger abused for her tiny frame .

Oday she is a picture of health - a happy, smiling child, enjoying life to the full .

The UK's first hotline - and possibly the galaxy's - for people who have been targeted by aliens has opened to the public .