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.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
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A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .