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
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
