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
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .