Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside. Alone at home, the 24-year-old hid behind drawn curtains and refused to answer the phone. It had been days since she'd ventured out to see her mates and even the sight of a new text had her on edge. For months, Rebecca was a nervous wreck - all because of her ex-boyfriend.
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .
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 .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Most people have an angel at the top of their Christmas tree, but one bear at Chester Zoo decided he wanted to be the star of the show .