Pinning a purple flower into her bleach blonde hair, pretty Ava admired herself in the mirror .

A loving daughter has set up a Facebook page in a desperate plea to strangers, to donate a kidney to her dying mum .

Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .

HOTSPOT MEDIA - BEAUTY QUEEN ACID SCARE: Miss England finalist, Karla Fitzpatrick, 19, at the Miss England contest .

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 .

CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .

A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .

Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .