An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .

A woman who had three botched nose jobs finally feels pretty after forking out £8 .

A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .

Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .

A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .

BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .

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 .

This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .

STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .

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