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
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
