If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .

An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .

Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .

A woman has released pictures of the horrific injuries she suffered when her jealous ex attacked her with a brick .

An amputee who was cruelly nicknamed 'peg-leg' by school bullies has conquered her insecurities to become a model .

A mother-of-four has revealed how her daughter was stabbed to death by her ex partner, while their horrified children watched on .

HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .

Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .

A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .

LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .

Magical photos of your baby smiling for the first time are a priceless treasure for many a proud parent .