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 fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
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WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .