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
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .