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.
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
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MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .