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.
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .