WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES. The luminous green lights that glow from the insects help to give the impression of an extract from a fairy-tale. The magical photographs were taken by photographer Takaaki Ishikawa, 55, on a trip to Nagoya City in Japan. 'Fireflies are very delicate creatures, so it is important to not catch or disturb them,' said Takaaki
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .