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
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .