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
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .