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.
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
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 .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
