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.'
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
