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
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .