Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world. Every year, thrill-seeking surfers flock to the fishing village of Nazare in Portugal to try their luck on its world famous waters. 38-year-old Portuguese photographer Rui Boino, now living in London, captured the impressive scenes, as brave surfers attempted to conquer the monstrous swells.
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A woman was diagnosed with cancer after a cyst left her so bloated medics were convinced she was pregnant .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A teenage girl has grown back her entire face after being struck down by a rare skin disease .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A mother-of-three has revealed how her nine-month-old daughter was severely burnt after knocking a scalding bottle warmer over herself at daycare .
A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A teacher has told how she was attacked by a murderer on her way home from a night out but courageously managed to charm him out of strangling her .