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

A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .

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

Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .

PILES of trash provide a living for thousands in Nairobi, Kenya .

A couple from Bristol have told that they are often mistaken for father and daughter because of their huge 36 year age gap .

These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .

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

A first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .

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 .

SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .

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