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.
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .