A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face. Canadian beauty, Cassandra Naud, 22, loves her unique appearance and even credits her birthmark for making her memorable in the dancing world. The pretty brunette, from Alberta, Canada, who was once told by a casting agent to digitally erase her birthmark from her headshots, says: 'My birthmark is a huge part of me. “It makes me unique and memorable, which is especially important for the career I’ve chosen.'
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
