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 ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .