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 .

The San Antonio Zoo in Texas has welcomed a bizarre new addition - a two-headed turtle named Thelma and Louise .

An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .

A student has finally hit puberty after a four year battle against anorexia stunted his growth .

THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .

A middle-aged couple from Somerset have developed a rather unusual hobby to occupy their time: writing to killers on death row .

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 .

A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .

DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .

Popping impressive moves despite high-wiring at three THOUSAND feet .

FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .