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 hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
