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
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .