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
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .