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 soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .