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
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
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 .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .