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.
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .