A little boy was left fighting for his life in hospital after a horrific allergic reaction to epilepsy medication made his skin fall off in chunks. Five-year-old Ellis Stacey developed a one-in-a-million condition that gripped his body, covering his skin in agonising blisters. Within days, the skin on his face, back, arms and legs had peeled off. His devastated parents, Kayleigh Drayton, 25, and aerospace technician Carl Stacey, 26, were warned that he could die within days as the condition ravaged his body.
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
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 .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .