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.
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A couple from Bristol have told that they are often mistaken for father and daughter because of their huge 36 year age gap .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .
When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .
N evil mugger who battered a Birmingham old soldier and fled with just £40 has been jailed for nine years .