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
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
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 ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .