IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .

Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .

BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .

One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .

WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .

A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .

Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .

A Crohn's sufferer has told of her humiliation after she soiled herself when a Co-op staff member reportedly refused to let her use the toilet .

Exibiting their superhuman strength these ants look ready to create an art attack by lifting pencils several thousand times their own weight .

A couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last week and have received a special card from newly crowned King Charles and Queen Camilla .

Marisah pictured today with scarring to her left arm - A mother-of-one has revealed how she almost died after suffering a seizure whilst driving that caused her car to crash into a tree and burst into flames .

A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .