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.
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
