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…
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .