Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state. Friends have accused her of being drunk. But, the truth is, Gemma barely touches a drop of alcohol. In fact, she suffers from a rare sleep disorder - Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS), also known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome. The incurable condition sees Gemma fall into a trance and nod off for up to an entire week.
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A former obese woman has told how she lost 19st, but was so terrified of gaining weight that she ended up developing an eating disorder .
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A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
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A teacher has told how she was attacked by a murderer on her way home from a night out but courageously managed to charm him out of strangling her .