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 cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
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 .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .