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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
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MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .