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.
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
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 .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .