HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in. The eight chicks, born at Chester Zoo, snuggle up as they wait for their turn to be weighed. Looking right at home, the first chick to hatch weighs in at just 68g and has been named Panay, after an island in the Philippines. All of the new penguin chicks have been named after Southeast Asian islands to coincide with the zoo’s soon-to-be opened Islands exhibit.
A teenager bullied for having birthmarks all over her body now hopes to become a Hollywood actress to show girls that beauty comes from being unique .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
WITH THE WIND blowing through their fur, you'll believe a dog can fly in these hilarious images .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A Romanian woman is celebrating her new job as a knife-thrower’s assistant after leaving her family behind to move to the UK .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
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 .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .