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 BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
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 .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .