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 little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
