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..
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .