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 toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .