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.
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
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 .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .