A mother-of-three has revealed how her nine-month-old daughter was severely burnt after knocking a scalding bottle warmer over herself at daycare. The boiling water left Addison Starnes, now one, with horrific second and third-degree burns which covered 20% of her body. She was hospitalised for more than three weeks and endured three surgeries. Thankfully, four months on, Addison is recovering well. Now, her mum, Ariel Starnes, 25, from North Carolina, US, is speaking out to raise awareness of burns survivors.
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 .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
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 .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .