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.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .