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
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
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 .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .