A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light. The remarkable scene, known as the Northern Lights or aurora borealis, is a lot closer to home than some might expect, and can be seen from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. These beautiful images were taken by Scottish fish and chip shop owner Colin Cameron, 37. Having fallen in love with the natural phenomenon at a young age, the Isle of Lewis native wanted to capture the aurora sky in all its glory.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .