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.
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
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 .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .