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 kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .