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
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .