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.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
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 .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .