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
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
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 .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .