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.
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .