FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .

A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .

SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .

AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition .

BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .

A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

Red squirrels are well known for their intelligence and curiosity but when one snapper caught this furry little guy trying to take his own self-portrait he couldn't help but be taken aback .

A woman with a rare allergy to water has told how the condition is so severe it prevents her from KISSING her fiance .

WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .