You Won't Believe These Astounding Nature Photos Are Real

Port Campbell National Park

Port Campbell National Park may seem out of this world, but it is actually located in Victoria, Australia. "I spent a couple of hours working the scene in the dark and finally settled on this unique photo of the 12 Apostles with all the glory of the Milky Way above," said photographer Mark Gray. Despite the name "12 Apostles," there are only 8 left standing today.

Midnight Visitors

This terrifying image was captured by a poor woman who woke up in the middle of the night while camping. It turned out that the strange rustling noises outside her tent were none other than an army of raccoons. Raccoons generally keep to themselves, but her food wasn't sealed properly, attracting this horde of forest creatures.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.