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 small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .