An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .

With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .

CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .

A woman who was cruelly called ‘tumour girl’ by bullies has finally found love .

HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .

A reformed boozer, who spent nine months partying in Magaluf, has shed over 6 stone after ditching her ladette lifestyle to become a fitness fanatic .

DANCE guru Matt Howes leaves crowds in a spin when he gets behind the decks - as the world's only one-armed professional DJ .

An adorable baby girl was born with a heart-shaped birthmark on her forehead - after being conceived on Valentine's Day .

A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .

From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .

THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .

THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .