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.
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
