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
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
