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.
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .