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.
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .