A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light. The night sky looks magical as hints of stars glisten amongst the colours. These spellbinding images of the Northern Lights were captured by Norwegian photographer Tor-Ivar Naess. Tor-Ivar developed a love for the Aurora Borealis after he became fascinated by the colour range of the natural phenomenon.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .