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.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .