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
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
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 .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
