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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .