A mother told she had terminal cancer by doctors who ignored her pleas for help 13 times has made a miracle recovery following the UK's first operation of its kind .

Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .

A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .

Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .

A Kermit the Frog toy made famous by travelling the world is still globehopping, having racked up an incredible 420,000 kilometres to some of the world's furthest flung places .

Puckering up for a kiss, an affectionate pair of owls share a smooch for Valentine's Day .

These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .

At first glance it might look like someone has taken their revenge on the makers of those infuriating insurance ads .

ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .

CCTV stills of the sickening attack .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .

Magical photos of your baby smiling for the first time are a priceless treasure for many a proud parent .