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.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .