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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .