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.
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .