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.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .