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
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .