IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA. However this natural wonder is in fact on planet earth inside of a grotto containing hundreds of thousands of Glowworms. Tourists are dazzled as they sail through the world's only cave that is filled with the incandescent insects. These amazing images are from the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand, a unique location formed from 30 million years of volcano activity.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
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 .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .