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 kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .