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.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .