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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .