A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .

A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .

A survivor of abuse has bravely waived her anonymity to tell how she was sexually assaulted from the age of nine - by her depraved grandad .

Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .

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

SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .

Marisah pictured today with scarring to her left arm - A mother-of-one has revealed how she almost died after suffering a seizure whilst driving that caused her car to crash into a tree and burst into flames .

MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .

Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .

SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .

RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .

LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .