Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half. But for super-sized mum Zeena Macdonald, 37, it was her worst nightmare. At 24 stone and a size 24, the home helper and mum-of-four was so ashamed of her appearance that she shunned date nights in favour of baggy sweatpants and a takeaway in front of the TV. When her husband tired of her excuses and ended their marriage in April 2011, Zeena decided to change her life for good and lost an incredible 13st. Now the former couch potato is a slinky size 10 and has never felt better.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
