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
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .