A woman has revealed how she was left scarred for life after accidentally falling into a bonfire at a friend’s BBQ. Alisa Angelini, 29, from Steilacoom, Washington State, US, tripped over her flip flop and rolled down a hill, landing straight into the open flames. Thankfully, the medical administration student mustered the strength to pull herself out and was swiftly airlifted to hospital. Alisa suffered third-degree burns to 22% of her body and was forced to undergo five skin grafts.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .