A woman who was left scarred for life by an acid attack orchestrated by her ex partner has told of her ordeal and her battled to rebuild her life. Vikki Horsman, 21, suffered horrific burns after jealous Mohammed Rafiq, 80, paid two thugs to throw sulphuric acid in her face, four months after she broke up with him. The care assistant from Smethwick, West Midlands, says: “The attack has completely changed my life. 'I’m scarred for life and the mental scars may never go.'
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 .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .