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
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .