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
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .