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
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
