GLOWWORMS LIGHT UP TOURIST TRAIL

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.

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ROAD-KILL CUDDLY TOYS

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HOP ON! FASHIONABLE FROG TRIES A SNAIL HAT ON FOR SIZE

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RESCUE TURTLES OPEN WIDE FOR DINNER

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SWALLOW WHOLE - YOUNG BIRD ENJOYS DINNER TIME

PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

INTIMATE PORTRAITS OF HINDU HOLY MEN

COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

COME DINE AT SEA: RESTAURANT ON A ROCK

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CUTE MINI LION

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TOY CAR ADVENTURES

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