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.
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .