A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .

AN anorexic woman whose heart stopped after she starved herself to 3st has revealed that ‘dying’ for a minute helped shock her into recovery .

A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .

The San Antonio Zoo in Texas has welcomed a bizarre new addition - a two-headed turtle named Thelma and Louise .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

CHUCKLING away, this little seal appears to find something hilarious .

A man who spent 30 minutes impaled on iron railings after attempting to scale an 8ft fence has told of his agonising ordeal - and how he suffered a similar mishap as a child .

STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .

SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .

This daredevil wildebeest tried a walk on the wild side - straight into the snatches of a huge 18 foot crocodile .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .