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
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .