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 pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
