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 DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .