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
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
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 .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
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From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .