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 .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .