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.
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .