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 rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .