While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun. Laura Martindale, 26, suffers from a severe allergic reaction called Actinic Prurigo, which causes her skin to burn and break out in a rash when exposed to UVA and UVB light. At home, the full-time mum keeps the curtains and blinds closed during the day, and when she steps outside, she is forced to wear long sleeved tops and gloves, as well as high factor 50 suncream.
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .