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
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
