A former chocolate addict, who used to gobble more than a THOUSAND bars a year, has shed an astonishing 10st after giving up her favourite treats .

A woman has spoken of her heartbreak after she was rejected by an adoption agency because of her pregnancy phobia .

SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .

SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .

Oday she is a picture of health - a happy, smiling child, enjoying life to the full .

With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .

Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .

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 .

EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .

This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .

Oscar Pistorius entered a courtroom Monday for the start of his murder trial, walking past the victim's mother who says she came to court so she can ‘really look him in the eyes .

A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .