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 .

A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .

A shoe designer from London has spent a whopping £30,000 on Hello Kitty memorabilia .

LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .

WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

A mum-of-two has worn the same t-shirt for an entire year to raise awareness of a 1 in 7 million condition that prevents her daughter from talking .

A TSUNAMI of predatory fish gather for their annual hunt .

A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A* .

FOR someone who hates milk, pensioner Steve Wheeler has got an udder-lot of it - nearly 20,000 bottles in fact .

HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .

A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .