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
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
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 .
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Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .