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 project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .