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.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
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Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .