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
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .