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 quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .