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 young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .