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.
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .