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.
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
