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 cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
