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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .