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
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .