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 couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
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 .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
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STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .