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.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .