The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .

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

An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .

KICKING back and relaxing with his arms outstretched, this chilled-out frog appears to be loving life as he takes some time out on a water lily leaf .

This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .

SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .

WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .

SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .

Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .

A former chocolate addict, who used to gobble more than a THOUSAND bars a year, has shed an astonishing 10st after giving up her favourite treats .

FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .

AFTER splashing out on sexy black lingerie, Paige Way was excited for a romantic night away at a swanky hotel with her boyfriend .