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.
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .