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..
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
