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.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .