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..
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
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A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Here's a APPY solution that should brighten up a wet weekend away camping - a wood powered stove that also recharges your smartphone .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .