A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face. Canadian beauty, Cassandra Naud, 22, loves her unique appearance and even credits her birthmark for making her memorable in the dancing world. The pretty brunette, from Alberta, Canada, who was once told by a casting agent to digitally erase her birthmark from her headshots, says: 'My birthmark is a huge part of me. “It makes me unique and memorable, which is especially important for the career I’ve chosen.'
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
This is the moment a puffin delved into the ocean and bit off more than he could chew to collect a beak full of fish .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
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 .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
An owl swoops through the air before making an unorthodox landing - right on top of an unsuspecting man's head .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .