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.
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .