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.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .