IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK. Located millions of light years away from Earth, the patterns burst with colour but are unable to be seen clearly with the naked eye. Photographer Terry Hancock captured the images using a specialist astronomy camera attached to a telescope, from the comfort of his own back garden in Fremont, Michigan, USA. The 61-year-old sales manager, originally from Burnley, Lancashire, says: “My pictures are all long exposures of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters, which range in distance from thousands to many millions of light years away from Earth.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .