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.
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .