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
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .