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..
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
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A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
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A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .