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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .