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.
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
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 .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .