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.
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .