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
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .