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 baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
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A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
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A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .