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
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
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 diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .