A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .

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

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

A mother-of-three who weighed almost 16st has revealed how she lost 7 .

It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .

SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .

Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .

PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .

THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .

A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .