MESMERISING FUNGI

With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet. These mesmorising pictures, however, capture the beautiful variety of fungi here on Earth. The incredible images were taken by Australian photographer Stephen Axford, 62, after he became familiar with the importance of fungi in everyday life, and decided to document it twelve years ago..

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DADDY DAY CARE: CARDINALFISH FATHER CARRIES EGGS IN MOUTH

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SWIMMING WITH WHALE SHARKS

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SPLASHING KINGFISHER

CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .

ADORABLE SQUIRRELS PREPARE FOR EASTER BREAK

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SHOP BRANDED RACIST FOR ‘ZIP UP IMMIGRANT’ AD

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PLAYFUL DOLPHINS SHOW OFF THEIR AQUA AEROBIC SKILLS

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AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: HOTEL WITH A TWIST

These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .

MYSTERY OF THE CROOKED COTTAGE

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LIFE-LIKE PENCIL DRAWINGS

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ROAD KILL ON THE MENU

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