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
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
