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.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
