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
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .