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…
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
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 .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .