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 .

These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .

THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .

AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .

LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .

With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .

WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .

High street giant Harvey Nichols has come under fire for a "disgusting" ad campaign that depicts a woman peeing herself .

Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .

A woman with an irrational fear of toilets goes POTTY on the loo and runs away when she flushes, terrified it will swallow her up .

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

BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .