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
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .