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 brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
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With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
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LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
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FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .