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
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
