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 panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .