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
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .