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
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .