A teenager bullied for having birthmarks all over her body now hopes to become a Hollywood actress to show girls that beauty comes from being unique .

It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .

If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .

An eight-year-old boy who lost his legs and left hand to meningitis is standing tall after learning to walk on his prosthetic limbs .

A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .

An American man continues on his mission to document his journey around the globe by completing a world map tattoo on his back .

A scorned woman sparked a punch-up in an airport after she caught her copper boyfriend returning from a romantic holiday with a female police officer .

A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .

A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .

A mum-of-two has revealed how her childhood friend of 20 years attacked her with a cosh and broke her nose in a vicious attack .