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.
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
