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.
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .