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 group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
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 .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .