YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights. This light display, called auroras, maybe on the lesser photographed side of the Earth – but these pictures prove the Southern lights are just as impressive. They are especially striking when set against the famous Southern Cross star constellation. The dazzling pictures of auroras on the other side of the planet were taken on the Australian island of Tasmania by local horticulturalist Jonathan Esling, 33. ‘Quite often people are unaware that auroras can even be seen from Tasmanian,’ said Jonathan. Taken on 01/05/13.
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
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 .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
