A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .

A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .

STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .

A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .

STANDING on its hind legs, a nosey polar bear presses its paws against the window of a truck and takes a peek at the tourist inside .

WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .

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

A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .

A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .

FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .

A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .

PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .