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.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .