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.
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .