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.
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .