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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .