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
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .