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
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .