A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A*. Phoebe Grace, from Ashford, Kent, was diagnosed with scoliosis in October 2013, and this summer underwent surgery to correct the severe 50 and 55 degree curves in her contorted spine. Despite being just weeks away from major spine surgery, the 16-year-old was determined to complete her last dance performance in June.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .