An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water. The supernatural scene on the east coast of Australia was caused by millions of plankton omitting light. The plankton, pictured in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, were photographed by Andy Hutchinson. Andy, of Berry, Australia, says: “These bio-luminescent plankton are tiny creatures called dinoflagellates, which emit light in order to evade predators.
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .