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
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .