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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera.
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow.
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings.
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up.
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013.
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food.
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters.
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other.