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
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .