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
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .