THE ENCHANTING FOREST OF FIREFLIES

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

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LAST MILITARY HOSPITAL TIME CAPSULE

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COLOURFUL FROGS PRACTICE THEIR FROG CRAWL

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HUNGRY WHITE TIGER DIVES FOR FOOD

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UNDERWATER DIVING DOGS

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