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 little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .