A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs'. When Vicky Travers' two-year-old daughter Amber was struck down with the deadly brain bug last year, she could only watch helplessly as doctors took the tot's legs and arms in a series of traumatic surgeries. Now, just over seven months later, the plucky youngster has bounced back and is getting used to her new prosthetic limbs. Vicky, 24, feared her daughter might never walk again But when Amber stood up on her new legs at their home in Liverpool earlier this month, she was able to wear her favourite pink boots for the first time since her horrific ordeal
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .