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 quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .