CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUG KIND

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth. The creepy-crawly bears a striking resemblance to the murderous creatures from the film Alien. However the insect’s intricate detail can not be seen by the human eye. Photographer Woe Hendrick explains how you need specialist kit to make this extraterrestrial sighting.

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SLEEPING BEAUTIES

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FROG FRIENDS

PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .

BEAR AND FOX IN SHOWDOWN

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WOMAN TOO SCARED TO LEAVE HOUSE AFTER HORROR HAIR DYE REACTION

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WOMAN DUMPED OVER RARE SLEEP CONDITION FINDS LOVE

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MUM LOSES 10 STONE AFTER SON ASKS IF SHE’S PREGNANT

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CHERYL LOOKALIKE SLAMS SKINNY-SHAMING PUBLIC

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ADORABLE BEAR CUBS SHARE A HUG

ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .

WORLD'S MOST LIFELIKE DISNEY PRINCESS IS CALIFORNIAN MAN

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WHEELCHAIR BASEJUMPER

THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .

MAGNIFICENT SNOWY OWL

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

CROCODILE CAVE DIVING PENSIONER

THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .