An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter. Terry McCarty was just six years old when he was engulfed with flames after his brothers filled a bowl with kerosene, which was set alight and accidentally knocked on to him. After the accident, the 29-year-old from Hawthorne, Nevada, endured 58 operations as well as cruel taunts from bullies who called him Freddy Krueger, because of the scars on his face, body and arms. But Terry was determined to overcome the harrowing experience and bravely became a firefighter to face the fears that crippled his confidence for years.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .