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.
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
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 .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .