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 doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
