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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .