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
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
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 .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .