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
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .