A young polar bear cub becomes the yogi bear as she stretches off for a morning aerobics session .

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 .

This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .

Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .

MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .

PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .

SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .

A little boy was left fighting for his life in hospital after a horrific allergic reaction to epilepsy medication made his skin fall off in chunks .

A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .

This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .

Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .