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 dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
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 .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .