A six-year-old boy has been left almost blind after a one-in-a-million allergic reaction to antibiotics. Declan Bitmead-Ellis, from Carshalton, Surrey, developed the life-threatening condition toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS) after taking Amoxicillin for a tonsillitis infection. Shortly after taking the tablets in March this year, his entire body developed blisters and he was slipping in and out of consciousness. Doctors warned his terrified parents, Ashleigh Ellis, 28, and Andy Bitmead, 26, that he might not survive the condition, which has a 30% mortality rate.
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .