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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .