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.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .