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.
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
