T least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. TV footage showed bloodied runners and spectators being treated at the scene and the road strewn with debris.
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A woman was left fighting for her life after an eczema wound became infected and caused a deadly flesh-eating bug to ravish a hole in her arm .
A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
The San Antonio Zoo in Texas has welcomed a bizarre new addition - a two-headed turtle named Thelma and Louise .
A DARING duo take their chances and scale this spectacular 82ft frozen waterfall before it collapses .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .