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.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .