A Canadian woman who is obsessed with all things mythical has had her ears cut and shaped to look like an ELF. Etherial beauty, Melynda Moon, 23, paid £250 to have her ears pointed to resemble the fanciful creatures from her favourite film, The Lord of the Rings. The human elf, from Guelph in Ontario, Canada has always felt like she comes from a different realm and believes she was a fairy in her past life. Ms Moon, who underwent the body modification in August 2011 changed her name by deed poll and admits she has always felt 'different'.
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A personal trainer who was dumped over a life-changing sleep disorder has finally found love .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A talented artist has created artwork with a KICKIN' twist by painting on his pregnant wife's bump .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A single woman, who was granted IVF funding on the NHS, finally has a baby after suffering three miscarriages .
A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .
PILES of trash provide a living for thousands in Nairobi, Kenya .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .