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
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .