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.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .