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
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
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This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
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With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
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An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
