Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .

Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .

RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .

A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .

Bryanna Debinder, 20, from Pennsylvania in the USA, has lost 7 stone in order to impress her idol .

Gabrielle Dale, 26, was subjected to seven years of coercive control and physical abuse at the hands of her violent boyfriend Sean Owen, 29 .

Red squirrels are well known for their intelligence and curiosity but when one snapper caught this furry little guy trying to take his own self-portrait he couldn't help but be taken aback .

A transgender model, who has spent £180k on surgery to become a ‘desirable’ woman, has told of her struggle to find a man who is openly accepting of trans-women .

With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .

A woman who battled aggressive bowel cancer has started a fashion blog offering style tips for those living with a colostomy bag .

Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .

A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .