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.
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
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 cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .