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.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .