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.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .