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.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .