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
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .