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.
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .