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 terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
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 .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .