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
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .