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 diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
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A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
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An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
