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
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
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An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .