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.
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
