Ashlee, 20, has always known that she was supposed to be a girl. Born Zachariah, the psychology student hated wearing boys’ clothes and longed to wear frilly dresses and makeup. She even became the captain of her school’s netball team. After leaving school at 16, Ashlee knew she couldn’t live as a boy anymore, and with the support of her parents Elizabeth, 50, and Elwyn, 65, began to live as a girl. But her GP was less supportive, and when Ashlee asked to go on hormone therapy to complete her transformation, he turned her down for being too young
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
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A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .