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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
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 .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .