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
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .