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.
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .