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.'
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
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A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .