Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside. Alone at home, the 24-year-old hid behind drawn curtains and refused to answer the phone. It had been days since she'd ventured out to see her mates and even the sight of a new text had her on edge. For months, Rebecca was a nervous wreck - all because of her ex-boyfriend.
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .