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.
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .