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.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .