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
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .