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
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .