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.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
