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 grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .