A baby girl has become the youngest British patient to receive a life-saving cardiac operation after her heart swelled to twice its normal size within days of her birth .

A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .

At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .

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

A student has finally hit puberty after a four year battle against anorexia stunted his growth .

PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .

THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .

A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .

NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .

A GIRL nicknamed JAWS by bullies who taunted her because of her underbite is em-bracing her new post-surgery life .

WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .

CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape .