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 TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .