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.
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .