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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
