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.
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 .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .