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.
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
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 .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .