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
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LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
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These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .