A woman who has suffered over 200 allergic reactions in seven years, has been crowned a BEAUTY QUEEN. Nicole Gray, 22, has anaphylaxis, a life -threatening condition that lands her in intensive care six times a year. The brave Scot from Musselburgh, Edinburgh, is also unable to digest food properly and has a feeding tube fitted. Despite her debilitating illnesses, the student beat off hundreds of applicants to win Miss East Lothian Galaxy 2016.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A personal trainer who was dumped over a life-changing sleep disorder has finally found love .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .