Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest. The majestic photographs were captured by photographer Mars Lin, on a trip to the Dasyue Mountains, in Wulai, Taiwan. The 34-year-old says: “When I look at these photographs I feel peaceful, delighted and pure. “When you take a break and hold your breath and just look at how much beauty is surrounding you it’s astonishing.
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into.
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera.
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut.
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics.
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air.
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating.
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo.
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia.
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters.
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs.
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book.