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.
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .