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
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .