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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
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 .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .