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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .