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.
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .