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 THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .