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
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Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
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A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .