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.
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .