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..
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
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 .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .