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.'
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
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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 .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .