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
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .