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.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
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 .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .