Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest. The majestic photographs were captured by photographer Mars Lin, on a trip to the Dasyue Mountains, in Wulai, Taiwan. The 34-year-old says: “When I look at these photographs I feel peaceful, delighted and pure. “When you take a break and hold your breath and just look at how much beauty is surrounding you it’s astonishing.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .