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.
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .