An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .

A woman has revealed how she was left scarred for life after accidentally falling into a bonfire at a friend’s BBQ .

AS graffiti goes, this giant mural of a sweet little girl tenderly watering a tree beneath her is a far cry from what you usually see emblazoned across cities .

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

A mum-of-one was left looking like a ‘monster’ after suffering a horrific allergic reaction to hair dye while pregnant .

This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .

PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .

KICKING back and relaxing with his arms outstretched, this chilled-out frog appears to be loving life as he takes some time out on a water lily leaf .

A nine year old girl nearly lost her leg after doctors initially misdiagnosed her bone cancer as a pulled muscle .

A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .

An amputee who was cruelly nicknamed 'peg-leg' by school bullies has conquered her insecurities to become a model .

A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .