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
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .