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
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .