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.
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .