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 baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
