A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record. Robyn Benincasa, 47, paddled non-stop for 90 miles around California's Huntington Beach Harbour. The athlete, from Cardiff by the Sea, California, spent 24 hours standing on a surf board while struggling against the pain of her artificial hip. 'I did this for all of the amazing women I know who are recovering from medical setbacks. I want to show what's possible when you choose not to focus on what you've lost, but on being the best of what you are today,' Robyn said…
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 .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .