An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water. The supernatural scene on the east coast of Australia was caused by millions of plankton omitting light. The plankton, pictured in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, were photographed by Andy Hutchinson. Andy, of Berry, Australia, says: “These bio-luminescent plankton are tiny creatures called dinoflagellates, which emit light in order to evade predators.
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A miracle baby born with half-a-heart will make this Mother's Day extra special for her mum - as she was given just 24 hours to live .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Meet mother of four, Jackie Wright, whose bizarre fear means she is terrified of HOLES .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A retired foster carer has spent a whopping £48k on her brood of lifelike dolls .
WELCOME to all that remains of Britain's once state-of-the-art military hospital where plastic surgery was pioneered for injured WW1 troops who survived the SOMME .