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.
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
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 .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .