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.
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
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 .
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 .
