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
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .