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.
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .