A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her. While most children dream of a white Christmas, eight-year-old Lola Dyer, dreads the chilly days. The schoolgirl suffers from a condition called cold urticaria and being outside for just a few minutes leaves her with painful rashes all over her body. The allergy is so bad it has even landed her in hospital after she developed breathing difficulties.
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .