Giancarlo pictured at home during his recovery, wearing his compression garments - A mother-of-three has revealed how her 10-month-old son was severely burnt at nursery .

A mum who has hid behind the hair loss condition alopecia for the last 20 years has bravely revealed a secret compulsion to tear out her own hair that has tormented her since she was a child .

RAISING his foot into the air, this cheeky monkey offers an unusual wave .

A bear cub unwinds in a forest in eastern Finland by practicing yoga with a series of stretches .

These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .

The family of a disabled boy who died in a tragic accident at a care home have received a four figure payout after an inquest heard carers allowed him to fall rather than restrain him because of "health and safety" fears .

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 .

INTIMATELY showcasing personal artefacts from a family's life, this abandoned bungalow has been left to rot for almost a decade .

A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .

ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .

It was sunny, now it's raining .

STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .