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 Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .