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.
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .