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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .