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 cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .