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.
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .