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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .