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 COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .