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 .

When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .

RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .

PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .

From the tails of fighter planes to black and white checked buildings, graveyards take different and unusual forms around the world .

THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .

THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .

Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .

The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .

A teenager has beaten anorexia after becoming so ill that her mum planned her funeral .

THIS caring wallaby shares her lunch with a hungry pigeon .

WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .