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
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GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
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AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .