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.
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
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 .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .