A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light. The night sky looks magical as hints of stars glisten amongst the colours. These spellbinding images of the Northern Lights were captured by Norwegian photographer Tor-Ivar Naess. Tor-Ivar developed a love for the Aurora Borealis after he became fascinated by the colour range of the natural phenomenon.
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .