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
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
