FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .

AN anorexic woman whose heart stopped after she starved herself to 3st has revealed that ‘dying’ for a minute helped shock her into recovery .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .

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

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 .

FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .

When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .

ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .

EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .

A mother is living in fear after the stalker she holds responsible for her daughter's death is back on the streets, after serving just one year in prison .

While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .