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..
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
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 .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
