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
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
