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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
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 .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .