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
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .