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 lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .