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…
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
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A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
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LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
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SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .