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 quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
