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…
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .