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.
A teenager bullied for having birthmarks all over her body now hopes to become a Hollywood actress to show girls that beauty comes from being unique .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A woman has revealed how cruel bullies taunted her daily at school, calling her names like 'pig nose' and 'no nose' .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .