Pint- size Maci Winters only has one wish this Christmas - to be as tall as the other boys and girls on the school playground .

Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .

A little boy was left fighting for his life in hospital after a horrific allergic reaction to epilepsy medication made his skin fall off in chunks .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .

BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .

PILES of trash provide a living for thousands in Nairobi, Kenya .

PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .

An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .

A transgender woman has revealed how she was able to fund her transformation using £100K gifted to her by online admirers .

DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .

A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .