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 BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
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 .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .