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.
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
