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
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
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The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
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More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .