With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet. These mesmorising pictures, however, capture the beautiful variety of fungi here on Earth. The incredible images were taken by Australian photographer Stephen Axford, 62, after he became familiar with the importance of fungi in everyday life, and decided to document it twelve years ago..
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .