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*. Phoebe Grace, from Ashford, Kent, was diagnosed with scoliosis in October 2013, and this summer underwent surgery to correct the severe 50 and 55 degree curves in her contorted spine. Despite being just weeks away from major spine surgery, the 16-year-old was determined to complete her last dance performance in June.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A shoe designer from London has spent a whopping £30,000 on Hello Kitty memorabilia .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
An American woman whose skin turned silver after using nose drops is warning people of the dangers of medicines containing the metal .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .