With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .

WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .

DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .

This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .

A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .

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

FOR most restaurateurs, the phrase ‘the customer is always right’ is gospel .

SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .