A mum who has hid behind the hair loss condition alopecia for the last 20 years has bravely revealed a secret compulsion to tear out her own hair that has tormented her since she was a child .

A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .

The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .

From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .

A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .

A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .

WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .

Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .

FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .

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

A photographer has transformed women with alopecia into stunning sirens - showing that bald is beautiful .

Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .