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.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .