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
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .