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
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
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 .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .