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 grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .