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
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .