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
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .