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 trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .