A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free. With all its tiny might, the rodent manages to pull its paw free from the clutch of the huge heron's beak. This moment was caught by professional photographer Daniel Dietrich, 44, in Point Reyes, California. Daniel, originally of New York, says: “The blue heron first attempted to spear the gopher with its beak while the rodent retreated into its burrow.
A transgender model, who has spent £180k on surgery to become a ‘desirable’ woman, has told of her struggle to find a man who is openly accepting of trans-women .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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 .
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THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .