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.
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .