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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .