YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights. This light display, called auroras, maybe on the lesser photographed side of the Earth – but these pictures prove the Southern lights are just as impressive. They are especially striking when set against the famous Southern Cross star constellation. The dazzling pictures of auroras on the other side of the planet were taken on the Australian island of Tasmania by local horticulturalist Jonathan Esling, 33. ‘Quite often people are unaware that auroras can even be seen from Tasmanian,’ said Jonathan. Taken on 01/05/13.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
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The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .