WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

A man who developed anorexia as a teen has told that dying for 20 minutes helped shock him into recovery .

RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .

VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .

A Zumba-mad grandma has lost almost 14st after becoming addicted to the popular dance craze .

A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .

Brave Amy, 18, has waived her anonymity to tell how she jailed rapist Philip Sims-Neighbour, 37, of Hylton Road, Worcester .

A mum-of-three lost 10 stone after her son asked if she was pregnant .

With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .

BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .

VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .

Lauren Kilgariff, 29, was with husband, Shaun, 31, for four years .