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
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
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