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
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .