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
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
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 .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .