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
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .