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 terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
