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
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
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 .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .