From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland. The elusive natural phenomenon, also known as the Northern Lights, was photographed by Lana Tannir when she was on a six day trip through northern Finland. The 24-year-old student visited Urho Kekkonen National Park, located in Saariselkä, Finland, as well as a nearby igloo village, named Kakslauttanen. Lana, of Starnberg, Germany, says “Seeing the Northern Lights cannot simply be described with only one emotion.
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
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A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
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LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
