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.
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 .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .