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
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
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A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
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With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .