A woman whose face and body was left scarred for life by angry sores, caused by Lupus, has become a diversity model. For ten years, Mikki Leigh, 34, suffered from the auto-immune disease, which sees the immune system attack the tissues and organs in the body. Cruelly, she was labelled an ‘acid attack and dog mauling victim’ by strangers. But for the last two years, Mikki has been in remission from the disease thanks to a 'wonder drug'. The trainee accountant, from Sheffield, has since appeared in modelling campaigns and now wants to raise awareness of the illness for other sufferers.
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A woman has been left scarred for life after a botched eye lift burnt her eyelids .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
This is the moment a puffin delved into the ocean and bit off more than he could chew to collect a beak full of fish .
A woman has released pictures of the horrific injuries she suffered when her jealous ex attacked her with a brick .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .