A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .

THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .

LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .

LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .

An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .

A first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .

A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .

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

This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .

A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .

Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .