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 SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .