Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .

A woman who was left scarred for life by an acid attack orchestrated by her ex partner has told of her ordeal and her battled to rebuild her life .

Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .

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

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .

STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .

A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .

LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .

An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .

LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .