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.
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .