A rare bald songbird has been found in a remote area of Laos, the first bird of its kind found in Asia in more than 100 years.

Dubbed the "Bare-faced Bulbul," the thrush-sized bird has no feathers on its face and part of its head. It is greenish-olive with a light-colored breast, while the bird's face is pink with bluish skin around its eyes.

Pythons have become a major problem in Florida where one suffocated a sleeping baby to death in her crib and thousands others prowl the Everglades, and nearby towns, threatening endangered species and pets alike.

One python was found in Everglades National Park with a half-swallowed alligator protruding from its mouth.

Japanese scientists have learned that a turtle starts developing its shell while it is still an embryo in what they describe as the folding of its upper body wall on itself.

The team of scientists from the Riken Center for Developmental Biology in Kobe, Japan said in their report appearing in the journal Science that a turtle embryo looks like that of a chick and mice with the muscles and skeleton in similar position until the change in its body plan occurs.

Lady Gaga is "flattered" fans choose to have tattoos of her. The "Poker Face" singer - who is known for her outrageous fashion choices and skimpy outfits - is delighted many of her admirers are prepared to permanently ink their skin to show their devotion to her.

She said: "This fan got this amazing tattoo on his arm, this massive Lady Gaga tattoo that was very intricate and very detailed and in it I was wearing this crystal outfit - but this thing was like an art piece. I was so flattered because tattoos are for life."

A Briton who lost one eye and blinded the other in an accident was able to see again after part of his tooth was implanted in his eye socket as part of a unique sight-restoration surgery.

Martin Jones, 42, of Rotherham, South Yorkshire saw his wife for the first time when doctors removed the bandage off his operated eye.